The incident happened October 3, 2026, around 4:15 a.m. in Erskine, according to a Polk County criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
Authorities say Coombs accelerated away after a deputy activated emergency lights at a gas station.<\/p>\n
The short pursuit ended approximately 80 yards later when Coombs stopped and surrendered.<\/p>\n
Burnout Complaint Leads Deputies to Gas Station<\/h2>\n
The investigation began when a caller reported two vehicles performing burnouts near Vance Avenue in Erskine.<\/p>\n
The caller described a four-wheeler and a pickup truck driving in the area.<\/p>\n
A Polk County sheriff’s deputy responded and located both vehicles at an Erskine gas station.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, the deputy activated emergency lights after spotting the vehicles.<\/p>\n
However, the four-wheeler’s driver allegedly accelerated away instead of stopping.<\/p>\n
The deputy then activated the patrol vehicle’s siren.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported that the four-wheeler had no operating lights or visible registration.<\/p>\n
ATV Travels Across Grass and Sidewalk<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, the four-wheeler traveled through the gas station parking lot.<\/p>\n
The rider continued across a grassy area before entering a sidewalk.<\/p>\n
Deputies reported that the vehicle stopped after traveling approximately 80 yards.<\/p>\n
The driver then stepped off the four-wheeler and removed a ski mask.<\/p>\n
Authorities say the rider raised his hands and surrendered without continuing the pursuit.<\/p>\n
Deputies identified the driver as Tucker John Coombs.<\/p>\n
A records check also showed that Coombs had a revoked driver’s license.<\/p>\n
Driver Reportedly Admits Trying to Flee<\/h2>\n
After receiving a Miranda warning, Coombs reportedly agreed to speak with investigators.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Coombs admitted that he and the pickup driver had been driving around for fun.<\/p>\n
He reportedly acknowledged seeing the patrol vehicle’s emergency lights.<\/p>\n
Coombs told investigators he initially thought fleeing from the deputy would be exciting.<\/p>\n
However, he reportedly reconsidered his actions and decided to stop.<\/p>\n
Investigators say Coombs acknowledged that attempting to flee was a poor decision.<\/p>\n
Pickup Driver Describes Earlier Conversation<\/h2>\n
Another deputy interviewed the pickup driver, identified in court documents by the initials R.W.<\/p>\n
The driver reportedly confirmed that he owned the four-wheeler.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Coombs had discussed police chases earlier that night.<\/p>\n
The pickup driver claimed he warned Coombs against fleeing when they spotted law enforcement.<\/p>\n
He also reportedly acknowledged that the pair had been performing burnouts.<\/p>\n
Felony Fleeing Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors charged Coombs with felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n The law prohibits intentionally fleeing a law enforcement officer using a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum penalty of three years and one day in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Polk County Court File No. 60-CR-26-1466.<\/p>\n An order of detention was included with the complaint in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The supplied documents do not establish a final case outcome.<\/p>\n Readers can search additional information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The felony charge remains an allegation, and Coombs is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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